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Copenhagen addresses global warming with climate-resilient architecture

Deezen

This includes strict regulations on the sustainability of new architecture, energy-efficiency improvements for the city's existing buildings, and a citizen-centric approach to urban development. COBE designed Karen Blixens Plads, a plaza that integrates parking for over 2,000 bikes.

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Places in Time III

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

In 2005, the town implemented the Schlieren Urban Development Concept (STEK I), which would determine where and how growth would occur, instead of letting it happen "uncontrolled and uncoordinated." All three of the books were in my roundup of holiday gift books a couple of weeks ago.

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The Work

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Drawing on a wealth of historical models and archetypal patterns, he developed new typologies of streets and public squares as an architect and urban planner, and was responsible for numerous urban development projects throughout Europe.

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Richard Rogers Architect, London Architecture

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Contemporary Architecture Practice, London, England, UK. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has selected Rogers as the 2015 recipient of the J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Riverside South development – two towers, Canary Wharf.

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SPARK

ArchiDiaries

He designed the Clarke Quay Redevelopment, Singapore, winner of Cityscape Asia Best Waterfront development in 2008. In 2005, along with former colleagues – Stephen established Spark. She has extensive experience in designing and managing complex urban developments, master planning and architecture. .

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico

Architizer

However, some of the best examples are those that re-interpret existing architectural traditions through the language of contemporary building materials and technologies. Mexico’s architectural palimpsest has equally intrigued contemporary designers to revive the vernacular building traditions of its indigenous ancestors. ROW Studio.

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10 Architects Who Can – and Should – Win the Pritzker Prize

Architizer

Her Dhaka-based studio was founded in 2005, and the Bangladeshi architect’s most famous work, the Bait Ur Rouf Mosque epitomizes the approach that she takes across her diverse oeuvre. For those in the latter camp, who met the announcement with a sigh, part of the constructive commentary was brainstorming architects who they’d like to see win.

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